While disparities in life expectancy have narrowed over the past three decades, the COVID-19 pandemic has reversed some of that progress. The life expectancy of black Americans has improved in recent decades, but it continues to lag behind that of white people, according to research published recently in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. The study underscores the … [Read more...] about Study: Life expectancy for black Americans continues to lag behind that of whites, study finds
This Week In Black History – July 20, 2023
July 20, 1950 – First U.S. victory in Korea won by black troops of the 24th Infantry Regiment. July 21, 1896 – Mary Church Terrell elected first president of the National Association of Colored Women. July 22, 1939 – Jane M. Bolin of New York City, appointed first African American female judge. July 23, 1778 – More than 700 blacks participate in Battle of Monmouth … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – July 20, 2023
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 20, 2023
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 20, 2023
Brewers represent at the 2023 MLB All-Star Game
The annual MLB All-Star Game took place this year on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Seattle, WA. At the beginning of July, Brewers pitcher Devin Williams was named as the sole team member chosen to represent the Brewers at the annual event. However, this past weekend Williams chose to not play in the All-Star Game due to his heavy workload, though he still would be in attendance. … [Read more...] about Brewers represent at the 2023 MLB All-Star Game
Summerfest 2023: The biggest year yet for the annual music festival
For the past three weekends Milwaukee's annual music festival, Summerfest, hosted music acts big and small on their many stages at Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr. On Saturday, July 8, 2023, the following Summerfest acts helped close out the festival: Smokey Robinson (left photo) on the Uline Stage and Ne-Yo (middle photo) on the BMO Pavilion stage. Friday last week … [Read more...] about Summerfest 2023: The biggest year yet for the annual music festival
Mayor Johnson delivers ‘State of the City 2023’ address
On Monday, June 26, 2023, Mayor Cavalier Johnson offered an upbeat assessment of Milwaukee’s present and future during his second State of the City speech at Henry Maier Festival Park. The mayor’s speech touted a vision of “One Milwaukee,” a city that celebrates its diversity and embraces “shared desires for public safety, equitable economic opportunity and city services that … [Read more...] about Mayor Johnson delivers ‘State of the City 2023’ address
Vandal bust windows outside Wisconsin Black Historical Society
An early morning vandal was captured on surveillance cameras smashing the glass to multiple doors and windows at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Thursday, July 6, 2023. The obtained surveillance footage from the center shows a woman using a rock to smash the glass. She broke two doors and a window. Milwaukee Police Department said it is searching for an … [Read more...] about Vandal bust windows outside Wisconsin Black Historical Society
Milwaukee Common Council approves 2 percent sales tax to avoid a financial crisis
The tax passed with a 12-3 vote The Milwaukee Common Council voted 12-3 on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, to approve a higher sales tax. That was two more than the two-thirds majority needed to pass. Voting 'no' were council members Andrea Pratt, Mark Chambers, Jr., and Milele Coggs. The sales tax in Milwaukee will go up 2 cents per dollar as of January 1, 2024. City … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Common Council approves 2 percent sales tax to avoid a financial crisis
The Hop announces expanded service for busy festival weekend
Streetcar to operate until 1 a.m. Friday/Saturday nights; provide more frequent service Saturday The Hop, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, announced extended and expanded service to accommodate festival-goers attending this weekend’s Bastille Days Festival in Cathedral Square Park and Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival at Veterans Park. … [Read more...] about The Hop announces expanded service for busy festival weekend
Word of Hope Ministries hosts diverse business graduation and laptop award
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Word of Hope Ministries, Inc., held its Diverse Business Development Program Graduation at Compel Family Life Center, 4057 N. Mayfair Rd. The event was the culmination of the eight-week Cohort for the Diverse Business Development Program. Their were various speakers who provided resources and information to small businesses. It was also an … [Read more...] about Word of Hope Ministries hosts diverse business graduation and laptop award